Debbra Sweet, an expert on the subject of Business Growth for entrepreneurs, spoke a at BNI San Diego business networking event yesterday concerning growing business through effective referrals.

SAN DIEGO – May 12, 2016 – PRLog — Debbra Sweet, an expert on the subject of Business Growth for entrepreneurs, spoke a at BNI San Diego business networking event on May 11th, 2016 concerning growing business through effective referrals.

The Handlery Hotel, located in Mission Valley in San Diego, CA was bustling with business professionals in the early morning hours of Thursday May 11th, 2016 as proactive entrepreneurs gathered to learn about the benefits and insights of building a structured referral system into their business growth plans.

Debbra Sweet, a business growth expert, specializes in change management in the areas of body, mind and business, was invited to be the keynote speaker at this event. She delivered a keynote presentation designed to introduce attendees to a system to effectively grow their networking team, contact sphere and client base through a strategic approach that leverages time and delivers results.

Those who have been attendees at any of Sweet’s events say: “There are people who talk about doing things. Then are people who actually do those things they talk about. Debbra is a doer. What she says she’ll do, she delivers150%”. Others declare: “She has the ability to engage you from the beginning with confidence and comfort. You know standing before you is someone who will lead and who truly cares about you, your success and your results”.

Sweet has developed a reputation as a motivational speaker and entrepreneurial leader who not only teaches, trains, coaches and consults on the subjects of: leadership, business, marketing, sales and wellness- but she is one whose peers confidently share “She lives it.”

Sweet is a Director Consultant for the local BNI region in San Diego CA. since 2005 and has been involved with this organization starting in 1997. She is a Certified Trainer in Word of Mouth Marketing.

A multipreneur herself Sweet has a rich, dynamic, substantive and practical approach to all she does. Very results focused, she specializes in working with business owners and executives to help them increase their profitability through planned, targeted, effective sales, marketing and revenue generation.

Debbra Sweet is based in San Diego County however frequently travels to other states to speak on various business subjects. She is also a best selling co-author of the New York Times Best Seller “Masters of Sales” and the lead author in the “Power of Leadership” book series.

Debbra Sweet was one of the featured speakers at BNI San Diego Event that brought North County Professionals together to learn about growing business through effective referrals.

SAN DIEGO – May 7, 2016 – PRLog — The Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos, CA was bustling with business in the wee hours of the morning Wed May 5th, 2016 as proactive business professionals gathered to learn about the benefits and insights of building a structured referral system into their business growth plans.

Debbra Sweet, an entrepreneurship expert, specializes in change management in the areas of body, mind and business, was invited to be the keynote speaker at this event.

Sweet has developed a reputation as a motivational speaker and entrepreneurial leader who not only teaches, trains, coaches and consults on the subjects of: leadership, business, marketing, sales and wellness- but she is one whose peers confidently share “She lives it.”

Those who have been clients, students or attendees at any of Sweet’s events say: “There are people talk about doing things. Then are people who do. Debbra is a doer. What she says she’ll do, she delivers150%”.

Others declare: “She has the ability to engage you from the beginning with confidence and comfort. You know standing before you is someone who will lead and who truly cares about you, your success and your results”.

Sweet is has been a Director Consultant for the local BNI region for 11 years, and has been involved with this organization for close to 19. She is a Certified Trainer in Word of Mouth Marketing.

She delivered a keynote presentation designed to introduce attendees to a system to effectively grow their networking team, contact sphere and client base through a strategic approach that leverages time and delivers results.

A multipreneur herself, Sweet has a rich, dynamic, substantive and practical approach to all she does. Very results focused, she specializes in working with business owners and executives to help them increase their profitability through planned, targeted, effective sales, marketing and revenue generation.

Debbra Sweet is located in San Diego County. She is also a best selling co-author of the New York Times Best Seller “Masters of Sales” and the lead author in the “Power of Leadership” book series.

Initially, this theme was just a chapter in the book. I was talking about how to really be a leader when you are networking. In that approach to building your business, there really is a flow to how a person builds credibility in order to get referrals.

Over the last few years however, I have really come to understand the depth of this statement. In all aspects of our life, if we are truly going to be our best, walk with integrity of body, mind and self; if we are to live a balanced, fulfilled life, understanding the importance of this ‘flow of leadership’ is important.

I personally believe that the majority of people in our country are living a life that is not in true harmony between their inner self and their outer self.Too many people are living under a shield of ‘survival’ without knowing it. Their inner self yearns for one type of life, yet their outer self resides in a world, a way of living, based on other people’s beliefs and values.

How do I know this? I lived that way for years too. I have also learned how to let go of other people’s beliefs for me – and learn to embrace what are really my core beliefs, value systems and vision for my businesses, my life. Now I love to help others make that same transformation.

Mind you, I recognize that not every single person experiences this disconnect. I have met people who are blessed from a very young age to know who they are, know what they were born to do, and have had a support system around them to help make that happen. I love meeting people like this because it gives me a different perspective about life.

However, in my world, the majority of the people I coach, teach, consult with, are not in alignment. They struggle with things like: lack of health, (too much weight, too many meds, and increasing health issues due to their body being out of balance.). I work with people who had a vision for themselves, but gave it up to the dreams and input of others around them. Then there are others who are visionary, and always on the go- but are not sure how to create a team around them to make their vision a reality. They are great at doing, but not clear on how to inspire others to do the same.

In all these situations, the mindset (mantra? value system? concept?) of Lead yourself, Lead Others, Lead Leaders comes into play.

Whether your life is out of balance with your physicals (your body), your way of thinking or perceiving things (mind), and in your day to day profession (business)- the way to make a change that is lasting is to first slow down and make the commitment to: Lead Yourself.

What area(s) in your life need to get into a state of balance and vitality first?

Do you lack health? You know you do if you are overweight, have many health symptoms and are unable to operate at peak performance. All these ‘symptoms’ are ‘tells’ from your body that it needs attention from you. To be your best for others, you must be your best for yourself first.

How you think affects all you do. This is a deep subject (One I’ve written about before), and will write about again. Your thinking encompasses more than just your day to day conscious thoughts. It gets into the deep, stored thoughts, beliefs and ideas you may not even recognize are the filters of your thinking. Your thoughts dictate your actions, words and choices.

To lead yourself,not only might you need to change habits that relate to your physicals, but you might need to change your habits of your thinking.

Yes, this is not always easy or comfortable- but the outcome, the benefit of taking the time to learn to lead yourself so you live a life that is full of vitality, optimal health, resonate with an inner peace that shows in all your actions, words and outcomes- is worth every step of growth and temporary discomfort you may feel when letting go of old habits and beliefs.

To lead yourself takes time. The good news is: for lasting results, if you have the right kind of support in your life, you can experience a transformation wherein the journey is just as rewarding as arriving at the end destination.

When you understand and experience how to make changes in how you live, you then can inspire others. You begin to lead others – often as simple as them watching you. When your thoughts, words and actions are in alignment; and when your inner and outer you are aligned- the power of you choices and way you present yourself each day- is remarkably motivating for others to do the same.

Finally, you can reach a point of leading leaders if you so choose.

I do my best to live in a state of integrity of the inner and outer me, aligned with my vision and values. I do not claim to be the expert that knows everything, but I do coach, teach and train from a place of experiential compassion, understanding and patience. Along my journey I’ve discovered tools, systems and resources that can help you thrive in Body, Mind and Business.

What area in your life or profession would benefit by improving your thoughts, actions, words?

This Thursday, February 5th, Debbra Sweet will be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming BNI San Diego Event in recognition of International Networking Week 2015.

Yesterday kicked off the 2015 International Networking Week, filled with events taking place globally to recognize the impact that word of mouth networking (referrals) has had in the business community.

Part of that global celebration includes a local event taking place Thursday, February 5th from 11:30 am until 5 pm at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, hosted by BNI San Diego.

Debbra Sweet, a leadership expert, who specializes in change management in the areas of body, mind and business, was invited to speak on the topic of the ‘Growing Your Team” as part of the event.

Sweet has developed a reputation as a leader who not only teaches, trains, coaches and consults on the subjects of leadership, business, marketing, sales and wellness- but she is one whose peers confidently share “She lives it.”

Those who have been clients, students or attendees at any of Sweet’s events say: “There are people talk about doing things. Then are people who do. Debbra is a doer. What she says she’ll do, she delivers150%”.

Others declare: “She has the ability to engage you from the beginning with confidence and comfort. You know standing before you is someone who will lead and who truly cares about you, your success and your results”.

Sweet is has been a Director Consultant for the local BNI region for 10 years, and has been involved with this organization for close to 18. She is a Certified Trainer in Word of Mouth Marketing and will be delivering a workshop designed to teach attendees on how to effectively grow their networking team, contact sphere and client base through a strategic approach that leverages time and delivers results.

This is a day of interactive attendee participation workshops featuring the topics of:

• Embrace Quality
• Grow Your Team
• Seek Engagement

Dr. Ivan Misner, founder & BNI Chairman of Board will open the session via webcam. He will address “3+1 = Member Success”, and will be taking personal questions from the attendees.

A successful business owner of a few different companies, Debbra Sweet is located in San Diego County. She is also a best selling co-author of the New York Times Best Seller “Masters of Sales” and the lead author in the “Power of Leadership” book series

Sweet specializes in working with business owners and executives. At Sweet Marketing Solutions she helps them increase their profitability through planned, targeted, effective marketing. At Thrive Right Consulting, she works with individuals, companies and organizations to help them create a solid foundation to Thrive in body, mind and business.

If you have a simple or complex problem that requires high-level thinking, Debbra has the insights, skills, attention to details and resources to provide solid solutions.
She’s ready to dig deeply into a problem or situation, sorting through the variables and nuances. Then she takes the time needed to figure out a solution. When she presents solutions and options, it will be carefully considered and presented in a rich, dynamic way with substantial content.